Learning Patience: One Cauliflower Plant at a Time

by Chef's Garden | Oct 20, 2023 | Agriculture, Agriculture and Farming

Farmer Lee Jones says harvesting cauliflower taught him patience. After all, one plant yields just one single head of cauliflower, which means that the farm team can’t quickly zip through the field, row by row, cutting away. Instead, the team spends time with each...

Velvety Violas: Farmer Lee Jones Visits the Viola Patch

by Chef's Garden | Aug 8, 2023 | Edible Flowers

Picture a meadow full of colorful blooms, each about the size of a dime or a nickel. The blossoms come in a variety of colors, such as vibrant purple, gold, orange, white, and more. This scene is similar to the viola patch at The Chef’s Garden. Farmer Lee Jones has...

Egyptian Starflowers: Heavenly Beauties on Earth

by Chef's Garden | Jul 18, 2023 | Gardening

“A flower is the one extra piece of love that makes the dish complete.” (Chef Emma Bankston from Aquavet) From vibrant red to peachy pink to dark pink with brilliant white in their centers, Egyptian starflowers’ colors are simply gorgeous—and even the names of...

Lovely Nasturtium Leaves: Plating Techniques

by Chef's Garden | Sep 19, 2022 | Culinary Arts or Food Science

Nasturtium leaves add a unique citrusy, peppery flavor to a wide range of culinary dishes, along with a delightfully crisp texture. Here are intriguing ways to use them in a cocktail, at a fine dining establishment, and in a banquet environment.   Bar and Bar...

What is Loamy Soil—and Why Is it Important?

by Chef's Garden | Feb 28, 2022 | Agriculture

Caring for the soil is at the heart of our regenerative farming philosophy. Healthy soil serves as the foundation for healthy crops, healthy people, and a healthy planet. We give our soil plenty of time and attention by building it up through cover crops, treating it...